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LAO 255P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,028 mi
Last recorded1,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAO 255P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 1,028 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroding.

general corrosion under vehicle

rear fuel lines corroding.

Fail 11 Nov 2025 1,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroding.

general corrosion under vehicle

rear fuel lines corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under vehicle surface corrosion on body and suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2023 334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion in general

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,509 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,526 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer (7.1.4)

Rear axel catch strap broken

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 93,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,646 miles

o/s/r brake is not as effective as expected

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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LAO 255P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAO 255P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAO 255P registered?

LAO 255P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is LAO 255P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAO 255P shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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